P90x Results

Shakeology Results

2011-12-01T19:41:00.002-05:00

So you are wondering if Shakeology is for you? Maybe you have some questions about the Shakeology cleanse? Will you get results from Shakeology? The best thing I can tell you is that thousands of people are loving Shakeology and you can be one of them. Guess what, you can try Shakeology and if for some reason you don not like it just return it with in 30 days for a refund.

Check out the video below and see what kind of results people are getting from Shakeology.

P90X Results and P90X Transformation

2010-11-10T20:37:00.000-05:00

Low Calorie Drink Recipes

2010-05-15T13:02:00.001-04:00

6 Great Summer Cocktails
(How to enjoy the party without looking like a flotation device)
By Stephanie Saunders

Why do we spend all year long doing P90X® or Slim in 6® to look good on the beach, only to sabotage ourselves with summer cocktails? The answer is that's it's fun and social, and it even makes us feel a little bit better about being scantily clad.

Cocktails

Thanks to the dozens of different diet crazes, we are all abundantly aware of carbs, protein, and fat, and we all have different opinions on which is the most evil. But we forget that alcohol has calories too, specifically 7 calories per gram—more than carbs or protein and almost as much as fat. What does this mean for you? It means that it's a challenge to burn off alcohol, especially when it's mixed with yummy sugary ingredients.

The most obvious solution is abstinence, but what fun would that be? Since we cannot remove the alcohol from the recipe, let's remove the excess calories from some popular summer drinks. Here are six summer cocktails and recipes to make them waist friendly.

1. MargaritaMargarita. The enemy in the margarita is the margarita mix. There are "light" versions out there, but the taste is less than extraordinary. Here is another option that will cut your calories in half without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients:
* 3 oz. light limeade (either the Minute Maid® version or your own, made with limes, water, and a sugar substitute)
* Lime juice (one lime)
* 2 oz. tequila
* 1.5 oz. triple sec
* Ice
* Salt to taste

Either pour over ice or blend with ice. Add salt to taste. Sip while pretending you are on a beach in Mexico, and you look amazing in your swimsuit.
* Calories before: 435
* Calories now: 180

2. CosmopolitanCosmopolitan. The sneaky trickster here is regular cranberry juice, which should be called sugar with cranberry flavoring. This light version uses only one type of alcohol, which drastically cuts your calorie count.

Ingredients:
* 3 oz. light cranberry juice drink
* 1 oz. raspberry vodka
* Squeeze of lime
* Lime twist, as garnish

Shake together with ice. Strain ice cubes and pour into fancy fluted glass. Look incredibly trendy and thin at the same time.
* Calories before: 413
* Calories now: 98

3. Tipsy Arnold PalmerTipsy Arnold Palmer. Sweetened bottled versions of lemonade and iced tea can be pretty loaded with sugar. However, if we brew our own iced tea and squeeze our own lemons, with a bit of sugar substitute and 2 ounces of vodka, we can make a really tasty cocktail that doesn't have so many calories. Or, the light Minute Maid version and some diet iced tea will work for the domestically challenged.

Ingredients:
* 3 oz. light lemonade (or juice of one lemon plus 3 oz. water and sugar substitute)
* 3 oz. diet iced tea (or 2 teabags steeped in 3 oz. water)
* 2 oz. vodka
* Sprig of mint (optional)
* Ice

Pour over ice. Stir. Enjoy. Just don't try to play golf after two of these.
* Calories before: 156
* Calories now: 71

4. Strawberry DaiquiriStrawberry daiquiri. Nothing says vacation like a drink that a little umbrella will stand up in. Sugar, yet again, is the culprit. Try this version for a vacation flashback that will be reminiscent of the good times, and not how you ordered seconds of dessert.

Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
* 1 Tbsp. lime juice
* 1.5 oz. light rum
* Sweetener to taste (depends on how sweet the strawberries are)
* Ice

Throw it all in a blender, and let the good times begin. Please don't consume so many that you try to drink the umbrella.
* Calories before: 299
* Calories now: 118

5. Piña ColadaPiña colada. Done correctly, it is the taste of summer. If not made well, a piña colada will taste like someone served you suntan lotion in a glass. This recipe uses actual fruit and skim milk to replace the sugar and cream.

Ingredients:
* 7 oz. canned chunk pineapple, including juice
* 2 packets artificial sweetener
* 1 tsp. imitation coconut extract
* 1 cup skim milk
* 1 cup ice cubes

Blend well, garnish with a small plastic monkey, and mentally escape to the Caribbean.
* Calories before: 297
* Calories now: 146

6. White WineWhite wine/light beer/champagne. These all seem fairly obvious and don't require recipes, but they're worth mentioning. White wine has about 100 calories in a 4-ounce serving. And it's rather refreshing on a summer day, especially if you add a blast of club soda to make it into a spritzer. Beer comes in very light versions now, and some contain fewer than 70 calories. Champagne is not only fantastic with brunch, it also is around 100 calories per serving. With all of these, just be sure to measure your amounts so you don't end up with a splitting headache the next morning.

And there you have it. A handle on your summer cocktails, without adding to your love handles. Now get out that swimsuit and let summer be the party it was meant to be!

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What is the WOWY online super gym from Beachbody?

2009-11-03T20:34:00.004-05:00

WOWY, which stands for work out with you is Beachbody's online super gym where you can meet and communicate with the Beachbody community of over 1.3 million people. You can schedule workouts with others, track your transformation progress and maybe even make a new friend.

You can join WOWY for free or upgrade and get some additional features.

Here is what you get with WOWY for free.

-Access to WOWY SuperGym™, where you can schedule your workouts, track your progress, and be eligible to win cash and prizes up to $1,000 a day.

-Become eligible to win the grand prize of $25,000 in the Million Dollar Body Game®.

-Your own personal Coach to link you to all the support, tools, and motivation you need to reach your goals.

-Access to the Cooldown Chatroom, to chat live with other Team Beachbody® members after your workout.

-Your personal Message Center to get and receive messages, workout invitations, and Buddy requests.

-Helpful fitness tools to get the most out of every workout.

-Workout Buddies to keep you motivated and inspired.

-Beachbody News Network videos for all the latest Team Beachbody headlines and Million Dollar Body Game winner updates.

-Access to the Message Boards.

-Weekly newsletters and access to the newsletter archives.

Here is what you get for $2.99 a week billed quarterly at $38.87

Everything listed above plus these exciting benefits:

-10% discount on fitness programs, gear, and supplements.

-Full access to Beachbody TV, including exclusive Trainer Tips, Healthy Eating Tips, Style Tips, and Lifestyle Tips.

-VIP access to our celebrity Trainers. Watch their videos, ask them questions, and read their motivational articles.

-Chat live with your favorite Trainers in the exclusive VIP Chat Room.

-Personalized meal plans and delicious recipes that make it easy to lose weight.

-Your own personal blog to journal your progress and share your ideas and opinions.

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Join Team Beachbody today!

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Team Beachbody Club membership costs less than a daily cup of gourmet coffee at your favorite coffee house. Enjoy all the benefits RISK FREE for 30 days for only $2.99 a week, billed $38.87 quarterly in advance to the credit card you provide. When you join today, you'll also receive a FREE surprise gift valued at $20.00.

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P90X and building more strength.

2009-10-18T14:38:00.003-04:00

I have been using P90X with with my own weight lifting for the past month now and I am seeing some nice strength gains. I am doing the things with heavier weight that P90X does not do such as bench pressing with heavier weight and lower reps or squats the same way. I have been mixing in yoga x, core synergistics, legs and back and I also have some one on one with Tony Horton dvd's that I have been mixing in as well. It's fun to mix it up. We have been tossing around the idea of doing Insanity with Shaun T or Rev Abs with Brett Hoebel but were still on the fence with which one to tackle next. The main thing is that P90X put us on a schedule. We probably still work out 5-6 times a week with a rest on Sunday which is pretty much what we did during our initial 90 days with P90X.

Keep pushing play and keep "Bringing It"

P90X Mix and match.

2009-09-28T17:17:00.006-04:00

That's Taylor and I in the picture getting ready to head out for her soccer game. She "Brings It" sometimes doing Plyometrics and Yoga. I am sure it will help her to bend it like Beckham. Sometimes we make it a P90X family affair.

So far after my first 90 days of P90X that is what I have been doing. Mixing and matching. I have been working my upper body on Monday-Wednesday-Friday and then on Tuesday-Thursday and sometimes Saturday I will do so leg exercises and usually P90X plyometrics or Core Synergistics. I also have some One on One with Tony Horton workout that I throw into the mix as well. So far this has been working out pretty well. I have been hitting the bench press once again and building my strength back up. I seemed to lose some in my chest during P90X but gained endurance. I have also been going a little heavier on the curls and extensions and such.

I have also been sticking to the nutrition plan. I think it is pretty much embedded in my brain now. Of course I am not perfect and I have to have some brews now and again or maybe some cheese cake but for the most part I am still eating pretty clean at least 90% of the time.

"X" The Insanity diet Part 2

2009-09-25T17:13:00.002-04:00

This is part 2 from Steve Edwards on how to "X" the Insanity diet.

Last month, we talked about the INSANITY diet and how anyone who has already completed P90X® should amend it. This time, we'll talk about the exercise component—specifically, how to alter INSANITY if you've just finished a round of P90X. The most common question we get is how INSANITY will affect the muscle mass gained during X. The answer is that if done right, it can improve it. This is based on understanding some basic physiology, primarily the periodization principle. Once you grasp this, you should be able to answer most of your customers' questions about INSANITY.

Let's begin with recovery. The time between actually doing a workout program becomes very important as your fitness improves. We always recommend a break after our workout programs, but P90X, and especially INSANITY, require more calculation. These programs are designed to break you down, let you recover, then increase the breakdown and finish with a bang. The goal is to put your body into a growth (sometimes referred to as mastery) phase over the final few weeks of the program. During this phase, results come rapidly, but stay on it too long and you overtrain—forcing your body into a plateau, or worse, a decline. This is why we recommend that your final P90X fit test be done after a week of recovery.

When transitioning from P90X to INSANITY, it's important to consider that you're moving from a mastery phase of one program into an entry phase of another. Sure, INSANITY's entry phase is very hard, but over the course of P90X, your workload capacity improves. Because INSANITY doesn't have a true resistance component, its first week can function similarly to the transition/recovery weeks of P90X. Post-X, your body's ability to adapt to hard exercise is greatly increased. This means that you can start INSANITY on the heels of P90X, and its first week will function as your recovery week. Even though it will also break you down in some new areas, your fitter body will adapt quickly to the change.

Conversely, post-INSANITY you'll want a longer recovery period. This is because you've essentially extended the adaptive and growth phases of P90X for an extra six-to-eight weeks. No matter how fit you are, your body will always need a break after such a pounding. One-to-three weeks of easy-to-moderate exercise should have you recovered and ready to move into your next round of training.

Speaking of adaptive and growth phases, we should also address how you might want to shorten the first block (or month) of INSANITY. Similar to the diet phases of P90X, you'll only want to continue in the first block of INSANITY as long as your body is adapting to it. Once it feels "easy," it's time to move into the second block. You'll still want to take the designed INSANITY recovery week, because you want to be rested for your next block of training. This will accelerate your time in the adaptive phase of the training block and help you maximize the growth phase.

Finally, we need to discuss how this can improve your muscle mass. The six-to-eight weeks of INSANITY will have improved various energy systems of the body, increasing its potential for hard training. INSANITY will improve your aerobic and anaerobic capacity. Your VO2 max and anaerobic threshold will both improve, as will your body's glycolytic efficiency, which is your ability to recharge your anaerobic system during intense bouts of exercise. The result is that in your next round of P90X (or any muscle-building program) you'll have more energy to burn at the end of each set. This will result in increased reps per set, or more weight per set, both of which lead to increased hypertrophy (muscle growth), if that is your target.

These are the basic principles you should understand about P90X and INSANITY. If you understand the above, you'll be better prepared to coach your customers. There are plenty more variables that can be discussed. Since these are more personal in nature, they should be addressed on the Message Boards, where we can take them on a case-by-case basis.

Click here for part 1 of "X" the Insanity diet.

"X" the Insanity diet.

2009-09-22T20:05:00.002-04:00

So you are done with P90X and you want to give Shaun T's Insanity a try. Be sure to read this article by Steve Edwards so you know what to do with your diet.

How to 'X' the INSANITY™ Diet
By Steve Edwards, Director of Results

As a Coach, there's information you should know about our new INSANITY program that you won't find in the guidebook. The guidebook is written as though it's for first-time Beachbody® customers. For someone who has already completed one or more of our programs, especially P90X®, you're going to want to take a different approach, especially where the diet is concerned.

All of our entry-level programs' diets are written assuming weight loss is a primary concern. The P90X diet is not. Instead, its focus is on athletic performance, because the key to getting results with P90X is to improve your physical fitness as much as possible over the course of the program. While INSANITY is definitely a graduate program—meaning you need a fitness base prior to beginning—it is not structured periodizationally the way P90X is. It's shorter and more straightforward. Its results are based more on progressive overload than Muscle Confusion™. Similarly, the diet is based simply on eating clean and then ramping up the calories along with your workouts. Those coming off of the X will want to amend the INSANITY diet guidelines or ignore them totally.

The INSANITY diet is very restrictive calorically. It was designed for weight loss, since that's what most of our customers are primarily interested in. Anyone coming off of P90X or something similar should alter the diet to suit their needs because their body composition will be far more athletic at the beginning. We've left the "additional food" section of the INSANITY diet open-ended for just this reason. However, once someone has gone through rounds of X or an equivalent, they are generally at a point where they should do their own dietary calculations. As a Coach, this is what you should recommend.

When you look at the X diet, you see a plan that's designed to teach you how to eat for athletics. It varies over time, attempting to follow the changes in your body composition. Once you graduate the X, there should not be much need for outside diet plans, except for variety. You could use the INSANITY diet for this, but you'll want to alter your calories towards your own goals and using what you've already learned. It's almost a certainty that a post-X body will have a composition that requires more calories than what the INSANITY diet recommends.

Keep in mind that no matter what diet you choose, at the highest levels of performance you always have to do your own trial and error. There is no one diet right for everyone. Nowhere is this as apparent as during athletic endeavors. By making tweaks to our diet, we will always find individual differences in the ways certain foods affect us. No two athletes eat the same way, exactly. There are some large-scale brush strokes that are nutritionally similar, after which it becomes individual to what works best.

That's Part One of this topic. Next month we'll talk about how to cycle INSANITY into your Beachbody library. It's a two-month program that should not be repeated over and over without substantial breaks in between. So next time we'll talk about how to use INSANITY, along with P90X, so that they build on the fitness gains you make in each one symbiotically.

Click here for part 2 of "X" The Insanity Diet

Roselyn Sánchez does P90X

2009-09-15T15:05:00.007-04:00

There are so many celebrities doing P90X now without getting paid to endorse it. Why do you think that is? Because it works. Roselyn Sanchez is just one of many celebrities who admits she does the P90X workouts. The bottom line is that if you do the workouts and follow the nutrition guide you will have awesome results.
Roselyn says in a quote from People espanol "I also do the P90X, it is a series of videos that changes your body outright."

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P90X, Tony Horton and MMA

2009-09-12T16:34:00.000-04:00

See how MMA fighters use P90X in their training regimen. Tony Horton gives a special treat as he stops by their Philadelphia gym to give some training and get some training.

Shaun T Insanity- Dig Deeper!

2009-09-11T13:59:00.002-04:00

Looking for something new and fresh to do after P90X? Try Shaun T Insanity™ a super intense workout.

I have heard of some people out there making a hybrid workout mix with Shaun T's Insanity™ and P90X. Mixing and matching workouts. I am thinking about trying something similar. You could burn up to 1000 calories during an Insanity workout.
Insanity is the most intense workout ever put on DVD. There are 10 workout DVD's in the Insanity package.
1. Dig Deeper/Fit Test

2. Plyometric Cardio Circuit

3. Cardio Power & Resistance

4. Cardio Recovery/Max Recovery

5. Pure Cardio/Cardio Abs

6. Cardio Abs

7. Core Cardio & Balance

8. Max Interval Circuit

9. Max Interval Plyo

10. Max Cardio Conditioning/Cardio Abs

You will also get an Insanity fitness manual, nutrition guide and a wall calendar.

Which is better? P90X or Insanity?

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Another P90X success story for Baby Boomers.

2009-09-10T16:48:00.000-04:00

Bob recently finished 90 days of P90X and now he is in the best shape of his life at age 60. With this video he sent in to Beachbody™, Bob hopes to show all baby boomers that it's never to late to start your fitness journey. Even if you are not P90X ready Beachbody™ has a work out for everyone at every stage. Want to see the full product line visit www.beachbodycoach.com/coach4you . Need help getting started? Let me know, I'll help you.

Great job Bob......

More Life After P90X

2009-09-07T18:38:00.000-04:00

Well after 90 days of P90X I find myself still doing the exercises and popping in the videos. Last week I did upper body weight lifting on Mon, Wed and Fri. On Tues I did P90X Legs and Back minus the pull ups since I did upper body the previous day. Thurs I did P90X Plyometrics and some more leg exercises like squats and leg extensions. I really don't have a routine down yet but I am looking to put together some sort of hybrid work out that incorporates P90X. I lost a few pounds during my 90 days with P90X so I am looking to put in back on but not in my waste. I am pretty much still following phase 3 of the nutrition plan but I do cheat every now and then. If I want something I eat it. I do not feel deprived at all nor do I have any cravings. I have to work the P90X Yoga X in somewhere. I haven't done it since my last week of P90X. I'm thinking I might try and do it on Saturday.

Atlanta Braves' Matt Diaz has done P90X

2009-08-31T15:26:00.000-04:00

Read on about Matt Diaz and his offseason weight loss.

Matt Diaz lost 30 pounds this offseason.

Q. How did you lose 30 pounds this offseason?

A. I hate to admit it, but I did an infomercial. … My wife ordered P90X. I saw her doing her leg workout, and it was similar to stuff I did in rehab. I thought that’d be a good way to ease my way back into weightlifting. After a week you realize there’s no easing into that workout.

Q. You watch videos as you work out?

A. They send you 12 videos with 12 different workouts and a diet plan. If you want it, it gives you recipes for every meal, six meals a day …. We moved our kids upstairs out of the nursery and changed the nursery into a P90X room. We got a pull-up bar and dumbbells. … I’d do a P90X workout with my wife in the morning, a baseball workout in the afternoon and go jogging with my wife in the evening while dinner was crock-potting.

I’m sure, as word gets out I will be sharing more stories about celebrities who live the Beachbody lifestyle and are getting incredible results with fitness programs like P90X.

This is part of an article from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

John "Spider" Salley is doing P90X

2009-08-29T14:21:00.000-04:00

4-time NBA champion John "Spider" Salley is joining the ranks of many athletes and celebrities that are doing P90X. It is nice to see one of the pistons' "Bad Boys" bringing it with P90X. Salley said if he had to do it over he would shoot a thousands shots a day like Kobe, work on his cardio and do P90X. Now this man has 4 world championship rings 2 with the Deeeetoit Pistons, 1 with the Lakers and 1 with the Bulls where he played with the greatest ever, Michael Jordan. For Salley to say he would have incorporated P90X into his basketball work outs is a very bold statement.
By the way John got his nick name "Spider" by being afraid of the little buggers. Come on John, your 6 ft 11 in. Funny. Your still the man.

Salley is right about 1 thing though, P90X would have been great for him. If he would have been doing P90X Legs and Back and P90X Plyometrics the results of these 2 dunk attempts against the Bulls would have been much different.

Tony Horton Trainer | Tony Horton Workouts | Tony Horton

2009-08-25T15:30:00.001-04:00

So what other workouts does Tony Horton have available? Everyone has heard of P90X but did you know that Tony Horton has a lot more workouts to choose from. From grandchildren to grandparents and from P90X to Yoga, there is something for everyone from Tony Horton. I'll give you the run down below.

Of course there is P90X.

There is Ten Minute Trainer.

Tony Horton One on One.

Tony Horton's Power 90

P90X Plus

If you love P90X® and you're saying, "Give me more," or, "I need a challenge"—then here it is, the P90X Plus Series. Tony Horton takes your P90X workouts to the next level with brand-new moves and never-before-seen workouts all set to hot music created exclusively for P90X Plus by Jason Scheff, lead singer of the band Chicago!

Tony Horton's Power Half Hour

Each workout combines both cardio and targeted body sculpting for maximum results in just 30 minutes a day. With trainer Tony Horton.

Ho Ala ke Kino

Revitalize your body and mind in this 30-minute yoga and stretching routine set on the tranquil beaches of Hawaii. With trainer Tony Horton.

Tony Horton and the Folks

A fun 30 minutes of low-impact fitness for anyone age 55 and up. With trainer Tony Horton.

Tony Horton and the Kids.

Get your kids excited about exercise with this fun and entertaining workout. With trainer Tony Horton.

P90X Results and Success Stories

2009-08-20T17:15:00.000-04:00

P90X is not just a work out program. When you do P90X you are joining a community of over a million people who are all focused on the same goals. Below are some P90X results and success stories.
You can see my results here.
30 day P90X results
60 day P90X results
90 day p90X results

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90 Days of P90X are done. Now What do I do?

2009-08-17T21:24:00.002-04:00

Well now that my first 90 days of P90X workouts are complete I need to figure out what I want to do now. I have read where one guy did one week of P90X and one week of weight lifting and then alternated like that every week. So far for the past 8 days I have done a lot of weight lifting, chest, shoulders and tri's, core synergistics, back and biceps, plyometrics and the ab ripper. I need to gain back the weight I lost but in a place other than my belly. I thought about getting the P90X Plus work outs or One on One with Tony Horton but I am still not sure yet.

P90X is a great work out program and it is a great head start on fitness for the rest of your life. We will probably always follow the nutrition plan at least 90%. It is a great plan. I was never hungry or felt deprived in any way. Also being part of the Beachbody community is a great thing. It is a place you can go to find work out buddies and lots of fitness-minded individuals just as yourself. You can also get personalized meal plans, trainer tips, chat room,recipes, nutrition tips, slim kitchen videos and so much more.

Day 90 P90X Results and Pictures

2009-08-11T17:40:00.005-04:00

These are my day 90 results pictures of 90 days with P90X and following the nutrition plan about 90% for the full 90 days. What a great work out. I would recommend P90X to all.

Day 1 P90X

Day 90 P90X

Day 1 P90X

Day 90 P90X

Day 1 P90X

Day 90 P90X

Weight 164 lbs
Chest 42 in
Waist 33 in
Hips 38 in
Right Arm 14in
Left Arm 14in
Right Thigh 21in
Left Thigh 21in
Body fat% 12.7%

I lost 6.2% body fat while doing P90X, all from my mid section. Everything else stayed the same. I am using these calipers that measure body fat and I am not sure how accurate this measurement is. I might be a little lower but I'm not positive. Lost 4 lbs but hope to gain it back as soon as I start hitting the weights again.(Not in my mid section tough) I drank Shakeology during the full 90 days. What a great drink. Love the greenberry. Also ate a lot of P90X Protein Bars and had a protein shake when I needed it. You can also check out my day 30 P90X results pictures or my day 60 P90X results pictures. I also saved 25% off of all my Beachbody purchases since I became a coach. It really is a lot of fun helping people get started with Team Beachbody. Want to become a Beachbody coach? Want to save 25% on P90X or more? Of course you do.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your P90X Exercise Program today!

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Day 90: P90X Yoga X

2009-08-08T18:21:00.000-04:00

Day 90. P90X yoga X. Ahhhhh. Day 90. Done! We did it. I will be posting my 90 day results pictures within the next day or 2. P90X is a great work out program. P90X changes everything. Changes the way you look at the food you eat. Changes the way you work out. Changes your attitude. Changes your body. Everything. I think everyone should put themselves through 90 days of P90X at least once a year. Stick to your regular work outs and then commit to 90 days of P90X when you have the time.

What are you waiting for? Start you own P90X journey today. Your body will thank you for it.

Day 89: P90X Core Synergistics.

2009-08-07T14:46:00.001-04:00

Day 89. P90X Core Synergistics. What can I say that I haven't already said about core synergistics. This work out really makes you sweat. A little bit of everything. Some chest, tri's, abs, shoulders, legs, core work and really gets the heart pumping. Well tomorrow is the last day of this initial 90 days with P90X. We finish up with Yoga X. Stretch X or rest on Sunday but I'm pretty sure we are going to rest. Might go for a run but that's about it. By this time in your work out you should really be feeling pretty good. I know I do.

Day 88: P90X Stretch X

2009-08-06T14:29:00.000-04:00

Day 88. P90X Stretch X. Count down to the beginning of the end. Only 2 days left of P90X. Well, we were supposed to do Stretch X today but we had to modify a bit since we needed a little something extra. Christina did the whole body Hip Hop Abs work out and I did some weight training and then we went a did a couple mile run. What rest? We don't need no stinkin rest. I'm not sure if that is good advice since your body does need to rest and recover but I think everyone is different and your body will let you know. Listen to your body, it will talk to you. The last thing you want is an injury. That would be a real party spoiler. Fitness party that is. I honestly think that anyone who commits to the 90 days of P90X and sticks with the plan for the full 90 days will change their life. You will have created new sleeping, eating and work out habits. All for the best. They say it takes 2 weeks to break a habit so doing P90X for 90 day will definitely create some new habits. You will find yourself not eating fast food as much. You will be reading a lot more food labels. You will be pre-planing your meals when you know you will not be home to eat. You will find yourself packing your supplements along with your clothes when you go on vacation. If we could just teach the rest of this country how to live this lifestyle and curb the obesity trend in the U.S.

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Day 87: P90X Kenpo X

2009-08-05T16:36:00.000-04:00

Day 87. P90X Kenpo X. Well we were in the mood for something a bit tougher than Kenpo X today so we did P90X plyometrics instead. I know this is the last week and it's supposed to be a recovery week but we just needed something more than Kenpo today. Might ever go for a run later in the day as well. I think this is the first time we did something different from the fitness guide except for when we were in Biloxi. We said we would stick to the fitness plan and we did except for today. We burned more calories with plyometrics than we would have with kenpo anyway.

We even threw the football around today too to get Nik some practice at quarterback and some catching practice.

Nik is really going to have to "Bring It" since he is about the youngest and the smallest on the team. We all know he can do it so no problem. He's been playing baseball for 7 years and he as the arm for quarterback if the coaches decide to put him there.

Nik's weigh in for football.

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2009-08-04T17:31:00.000-04:00

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Day 86: P90X Core Synergistics

2009-08-04T13:33:00.000-04:00

Day 86. P90X Core Synergistics. This is another one of those work outs that I will have to work in to my routine. You really sweat while doing Core Synergistics. You use a little bit of everything during this work out. Can you say prison push ups. Those really get you going. I found the sweat dripping down my face after those. What about plank to chaturanga run? Now those are tough. Reach high and under push ups are fun too. Keep "Bringing It".

Day 85. P90X Yoga X.

2009-08-03T20:24:00.000-04:00

Day 85. P90X Yoga X. Well we are down to the home stretch. 5 more work outs left. When I look back now to hard Yoga X was the first time I did it and now how manageable it is I will definitely have to add this to my routine. It works and stretches so many muscles. I really don't like it, but it works. What ever you do don't skip the yoga during your 90 days with P90X. You need it. You might not like it either but you have to do it.I know it's long but stick to the plan.

Day 84. P90X Stretch X or Rest.

2009-08-02T21:26:00.002-04:00

Day 84. P90X Stretch X or Rest. We definitely rested today and we need it. We burned a ton of calories tearing up the dance floor last night at a wedding. Another late night. I could have been doing P90X plyometrics when "Jump Around" came on. Funny. Should've taken some video so we can laugh now. All well. Next time.

Couple of pics from the wedding.

Day 83: P90X Kenpo X

2009-08-01T14:38:00.000-04:00

Day 83. P90X Kenpo X. Well I finally figured out how to make Kenpo X more difficult. Stay out til 6am drinking beer and then wake up and do Kenpo X. I was dragging today but it is my own fault. Man! If we could find a way to get beer on the nutrition plan it would really be perfect.(kidding) You really have to choose. A 6 pack you can see or a 6 pack you can taste. That's a toughy. Well hopefully I sweat enough today to get it all out of my system only to go to a wedding tonight. Hmmmm. Wonder what I'll be drinking there. Like I said in earlier posts. I follow the nutrition plan about 90% of the time and when I don't it's usually beer so I don't feel guilty. Keep "Bringing It"

Day 82: P90X Legs and Back/Ab Ripper

2009-07-31T13:15:00.000-04:00

Day 82. P90X Legs and Back/Ab Ripper. Today was tough. I don't think I got enough carbs yesterday. I did not want to do the Ab Ripper today. I was really feeling tired. I made it through though. You have to Bring it. Just goes to show you that nutrition is very important. You need to fuel your body in order to bring the intensity. Today was the last tough work out of this initial 90 days. Kenpo tomorrow and recovery week next week. Yoga, core, kenpo and then were done. My hands are also killing me today. I bought some gloves but they were ripped when I brought them home so I need to return them. Back and bicep day really gets your hands if you are using dumbells and then more pull ups today don't help at all either. All well. I think I bought the gloves too late since there is only 8 days left and I won't be using the dumbells during these last 8 days. That's ok. I'll use them when I start back up on the weights.

Using P90X to help train for a marathon.

2009-07-30T21:43:00.001-04:00

Athletes use the P90X workouts to keep a competitive edge during a marathon. P90X keeps your whole body in shape. With a wide range of exercises you will find that P90X will give you the edge in any competition.

Day 81: P90X Yoga X

2009-07-30T12:53:00.001-04:00

Day 81. P90X Yoga X. 9 more days and counting. I can't believe how much easier yoga is now then it was the first time I did it. First couple times I did it I hated it. Now I like it. It really gest your muscles loose after working them hard with the weights, push ups and pull ups. We are going to have to start thinking about what we are going to do when this 90 days of P90X is up. I think I might want to do a second round starting in September but I'm not sure yet. I know I want to get back on my weights and bench. I think I will always mix in P90X work outs with what ever I do in the future. Love these P90X work outs.

Day 80: P90X Back and Biceps/Ab Ripper

2009-07-29T14:36:00.000-04:00

Day 80. P90X Back and Biceps/Ab Ripper. Only 10 days left. I can't believe it. Today's pull ups were tougher than usual. Not sure why, they were just hard. What a great work out. This one makes your biceps feel rock hard. I was pretty tired after this one and then I remembered we have to do the Ab Ripper also. Made it through ok. Always feels good when you are done. Still trying to get back on the right eating schedule since when we were in Biloxi I found myself skipping meals and eating later. I think after today everything should be back to normal.

Day 79: P90X Plyometrics

2009-07-28T17:03:00.000-04:00

Day 79. P90X Plyometrics. Not too much to say here today about plyometrics except it is as not as difficult as it used to be. You have to constantly remind yourself to get low and jump high to see the best results. Don't just run through these work outs. You have to up your intensity level from the previous work out if you want to see great results.

Day 78: P90X Chest, Shoulders and Triceps/Ab Ripper

2009-07-27T20:27:00.001-04:00

Day 78. P90X Chest, Shoulders and Triceps/Ab Ripper. It's been awhile since I did my P90X work out after 5pm. We just got back from Biloxi and I wasn't sure I was going to have the energy to get through these work outs today. Well, I surprised myself. I got through them just fine. I know my calories have been a little off for the past 3 days but I will get back on track tomorrow. My arms feel tight. My chest feels tight. We even ran while in Biloxi. Things are going good. We probably did cheat a little with some beers, pizza, Arby's, lobster tail with melted butter etc but I'm ok with that. 90% of the time we eat clean. A lot of people ask "Is there a cheat day during P90X?" I want to say no. The only person you are cheating is yourself. P90X is not just a 90 day work out but hopefully the start of a life long wellness change for yourself. P90X is just the tool to get you started. Do we cheat? Well, I guess you could say YES but it's more like we know we eat good most of the time so if we want a little something not on the nutrition plan then we go for it. For the most part though we follow it and do not feel deprived at all. You want 6 pack abs? Up your intensity and follow the nutrition plan exactly. If you cheat a little bit your results will suffer but if you are ok with it then splurge a little. Now I'm not saying go out and eat a dozen donuts but if you are craving a blizzard from DQ then go ahead and get yourself a small. It's not going to kill you but don't make a habit of it. Actually when I have a sweet tooth I have a protein shake with organic peanut butter and rice milk. Tastes like dessert.

Day 77: P90X Rest or Stretch X.

2009-07-26T16:59:00.000-04:00

Day 77. P90X rest or stretch x. Ahhhhh. On vacation and we decided to rest. No stretching for us today. Just hanging out by the pool in Biloxi. It's a hot one today. Once again we're sweating out the coronas, martinis,cosmos, and who remembers what else we might have drank last night. Work hard, play hard. Right? Back to the regular schedule tomorrow.
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Day 76: P90x in Biloxi.

2009-07-25T18:22:00.000-04:00

Well it's day 76 of P90x and we were supposed to do kenpo x. Since we are in Biloxi we had to improvise. We went for a run along the gulf. Very nice but takes the word humid to a whole new level. We had a good sweat and I needed it after those red bull and vodkas last night. Anyone can get active in any place. Just Bring It. Did you start your fitness journey yet? Get up! Get going!
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Day 75: P90X Legs and Back/ Ab Ripper

2009-07-24T14:22:00.000-04:00

Day 75. P90X Legs and back/ Ab Riper. I only have a few minutes since we are getting ready to go to Biloxi for a long week end. I didn't have a lot of energy today and I was kind of dragging during Legs and Back. Think I skipped lunch yesterday and now I am feeling it today. Remember what you feed your body is just as important as doing the work outs themselves. Since now I know how to post from my Blackberry, I'll try and put a quick post tomorrow of whatever kind of work out we do. "Bring It"

Blackberry test

2009-07-23T14:33:00.000-04:00

I am testing out my new blackberry to see if this feature in blogger works. I attached a picture from the job fair we did about Beachbody. Technology is amazing. After 2 weeks with this phone I will probably never switch to any other.
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Day 74: P90X Yoga X

2009-07-23T13:51:00.000-04:00

Day 74. P90X Yoga X. Every week Yoga X gets easier and easier so don't get discouraged if you can't flex as much as they do in the video or hold the poses as long as they do. Those poses are very difficult for someone who have never done yoga before. I couldn't hold those poses the first time I did yoga but now I can hold them all. Just do your best and over time you will get there. Tomorrow we are going to Biloxi, MS for a little weekend vacation and this is the first time we won't be doing the scheduled P90X work out. I'll be able to work out Friday morning and do legs and back/ab ripper but we will be in Biloxi come Saturday morning and I'm not quite sure what work out we will do. Kenpo is what we are supposed to do and it is pretty easy at this point so maybe we will get in some running, push ups etc. Sunday is a rest day and we get back Monday afternoon so we will have time to do Chest, Shoulders and Triceps/Ab Ripper.

Day 73: P90X Shoulders and Arms/Ab Ripper

2009-07-22T15:56:00.000-04:00

Day 73. P90X Shoulders and Back/Ab Ripper. One thing we definitely realized during this first round of P90X is you have to get your rest. We have crazy sleeping habits. What do I mean? Well, we fall asleep on the couch til 3-4 am and then go to bed thinking we will be able to fall right back to sleep. Wrong! We go to bed and then stare at the ceiling for an hour then sleep for 4 hours and then wake up and try and do P90X. When you don't get enough rest you will end up like Christina and pass out in the middle of the day.

You must get enough rest to perform at your peak level during P90X. Try and get at least 7 hours of sleep. Your muscles will thank you.

Day 72. P90X Plyometrics

2009-07-21T13:32:00.000-04:00

Day 72. P90X Plyometrics. Once again we got the whole family involved for plymetrics. All 4 of us did it today. Nik said his legs were sore from yesterday since he did some football training but I told him come August 3rd he better be ready for 2 hours of this every day. In the sun and heat also. Not in a nice cool basement. For the most part plyo is getting pretty easy. Still makes me sweat but it doesn't want to make me puke anymore. Plyometrics is a great calorie burner. You can really adjust your intensity level also. Want to work harder then just jump higher. Faster. Stronger. "Bring It"

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2009-07-20T17:46:00.004-04:00

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Day 71: P90X Chest and Back/Ab Ripper

2009-07-20T13:44:00.000-04:00

Day 70. P90X Chest and Back/Ab Ripper. Wow! I did over 400 push ups today. 8 sets, 4 different moves. Plus all the pull ups that go along with Chest and Back day. I can't believe this was the last time we do this work out. 90 days goes buy fast. You don't do it in week 12 and the last week is just the recovery week. I don't want to sound like a broken record but now is the time you really have to dig deep and push yourself. Get those extra reps in. Tip for today. Don't eat for at least an hour before this work out. If you do you might lose it. Especially if you are "Bringing It".

Day 70: P90X Stretch X or Rest

2009-07-19T18:40:00.001-04:00

Day 70. Rest or Stretch X. Decided to rest today but every time I say that it never ends up that way. I still went and ran about 2 miles. Felt good. Tomorrow starts week 11.

Day 69: P90X Kenpo X

2009-07-18T14:28:00.001-04:00

Day 69. P90X Kenpo X. I can't believe there is only 21 days left in the P90X program. Not sure if we will get P90X Plus or One on One with Tony Horton which sends a new work out every month. As far as Kenpo X I think we are going to substitute P90X Core Synergistics next week for Kenpo. Kenpo just seem really easy now and we get more of a burn from core synergistics. You really sweat with that work out. Not much else to say about Kenpo X today. It is a break from all of the tough muscle building moves though. Probably keeps you pretty limber also with all the kicks and punches.

Obama on P90X.

2009-07-17T16:47:00.000-04:00

So I came across this picture on the net and I had to get in touch with some of my Secret Service buddies to find out what Barack Obama was thinking at the moment this picture was taken. To my surprise Obama was reported as saying " Is that a P90X Nutrition Guide in her hand?" Standing next to Obama was the President of France and he was reported as saying "The only way to get a gluteus maximus like that is by doing P90X and following the nutrition plan." Of course Sarkozy made this statement in French so it sounded real good. Amazing, even the French know about P90X. Maybe Barack will make P90X part of his new health care initiative? After the picture, Obama and Sarkozy were reported to have placed a friendly wager on whether the girl in question was in Phase 1, Phase 2 or Phase 3 of P90X. Barack took the middle of the road and went with Phase 2. Sarkozy went with Phase 1 since he wasn't sure and didn't want to offend anybody.(Go figure) Winner, Barack Obama. We don't know what the wager was but let's just say I heard we will get to keep the Statue of Liberty. Sarkozy claims that Barack had a better view so he was not able to make a good guess of which phase the young lady was in.

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Day 68: P90X Legs and Back/Ab Ripper

2009-07-17T14:36:00.001-04:00

Day 68. P90X Legs and Back/Ab Ripper. Pull ups, sneaky lunges, wall squats, more pull ups and more lunges. This is a tough work out especially if you add the weights during the exercises. You will have to work up to that but it makes it all that much harder. I'm going to have to get some weight gloves. My hands are pretty beat up from the pull ups and Back and Bicep day. The dumbells and pull up bar have taken its toll. I can't find decent padding to wrap my home made pull up bar with so I just used 2 layers of hockey tape. Not enough. it still hurts. I'm hoping the gloves will fix that. It is very easy to slack off in Phase 3. You will be able to do all of the movements pretty well and you won't be very sore anymore so you might find yourself just repeating the previous week. Don't do it. Always try and get in more reps and more weight. More pull ups, more push ups, jump higher and dig deeper. Your body will thank you.

Day 67: P90X Yoga X

2009-07-16T14:48:00.001-04:00

Day 67. P90X Yoga X. It really is amazing how different yoga x is now then it was the first time I did it. For me I have noticed some great changes and it is helping me isolate some of the muscles in my right leg that have been lacking for awhile. I had back surgery about 6 years ago to remove a piece of disk that had broken off and was blocking my nerve. Talk about pain. Not the surgery but the pain from the disk blocking my nerve. I could barely get around and when I did I was usually limping. The muscle mass in my right leg was definitely different. It still is not 100% to this day and Yoga X is really helping with that. You are probably thinking, Wow, back surgery and you are doing P90X. For me P90X is helping strengthen my ab muscles as well as my back muscles. If you have back problems I would say everyone is different and there might be some moves throughout the course of P90X that you might not be comfortable with. Plough and shoulder stand in Yoga X are 2 moves you might want to go in carefully. Also the "Dreya roll" in P90X Core Synergistics is another one that might feel weird. If you have back problems I would say check with your doctor and they take extra caution with every move to see how it will affect you. I do everything with the highest intensity and feel there would have been more lost if I didn't do P90X. This has been the best work out I have ever done. You can start slow and work your way up. P90X works so many muscles so your over all fitness is going to be much better. Actually I think P90X works every muscle at one time or another.

Day 66: P90x Back and Biceps/Ab Ripper

2009-07-15T17:13:00.001-04:00

Day 66. P90X Back and Biceps/Ab Ripper. Isolate the biceps, that's the ticket. Curls and more curls and then throw in some pull ups. My triceps still feel tight from Chest, Shoulders and Triceps the other day. Now my biceps will be pretty tight for 2 days. I did realize that I need some heavier dumbells for lawnmower's, maybe 50-60 lbs. Not sure yet. Problem is I refuse to pay retail for weights. I like to find used ones. Much better deal. Brand new dumbells are about $1 per pound. Used ones are half that price. I found my last set on craigslist so I will check there and see what I can find.

Day 65: P90x Plyometrics.

2009-07-14T12:55:00.001-04:00

Day 65. P90X Plyometrics. Today was a family affair. We all did P90X Plyometrics. Taylor is getting ready for soccer, Nik is getting ready for football and Christina and I are doing P90X to get in great shape. After to months of the "X" plyo really is getting easier. You really have to up the intensity when it starts to feel like it is getting easier. I worked hard yesterday and I can feel it in my triceps today. That's what you have to do. More reps and more weight. During plyo you have to jump higher and higher. Then you will take your results to the next level.

There is this conditioning class at a sports center for about $180 bucks for Nik for the next few weeks. You could try it out for the first day and see if you like it. Well guess what. We will be doing plyo instead. He showed me the moves they did and they are all in P90X Plyometrics. P90X is such a great all around work out. Anyone in any sports can benefit from P90X. Looking to get in great shape? Get P90X. Commit to 90 days. It will change your life.

Day 64: P90X Chest, Shoulders and Triceps/ Ab Ripper

2009-07-13T16:27:00.000-04:00

Day 64. P90X Chest, Shoulders and Triceps/ Ab Ripper. Can you say 9 different variations of push ups? (Unless I forgot something.) Then all kinds of triceps extensions. Great work out. Today is the day you do the dreaded plyo or clap push ups. You clap your hands in mid air between push ups or you can go airborne by getting both your hands and feet off the ground. Can you cay "Bring It". To get great results you really have to push yourself. Too many people stop way before they should. Don't let this happen to you. For me there really is no soreness anymore. It's 2 months into this program so my body has adapted pretty well. Keep uping the weight and we should have some good results here down the home stretch in the last 30 days.

Day 63: P90X Stretch X or Rest.

2009-07-12T16:22:00.000-04:00

Day 63. P90x Stretch X or Rest. Why ruin a good thing. We chose to rest again today. Sunday is a great rest day. Even though we really never rest, today we ran a couple miles and then went kayaking for about a hour. Now that's a good shoulder work out with great scenery.

Day 62: P90X Kenpo X

2009-07-11T12:52:00.001-04:00

Day 62. P90X Kenpo X. Like I previously said this work out is like a rest day for us. Not too hard at all. Maybe it is designed that way, to be a mini rest day. It did feel really good getting those stretches in, especially after doing P90x Legs and Back yesterday. You could probably sub in another routine here but for these initial 90 days we will stick to the plan. "Bring It"

Day 61: P90X Legs and Back/Ab Ripper

2009-07-11T00:06:00.000-04:00

Day 61. P90X Legs and Back/Ab Ripper. We were tired today. Both of these work outs were more difficult today for some reason. I still added some 10 lb dumbells to the sneaky lunges even though none of them do. Now that makes it tough. We were on are feet all day talking about Team Beachbody at a job fair so I am not sure if that had anything to do with making us tired but we were whipped when we pushed play and super whipped by the time we finished.

Day 60 with P90x pictures and measurements.

2009-07-10T23:35:00.000-04:00

These are my pictures after 60 days of doing P90X and following the nutrition plan about 90%.

Day 1 P90X

Day 60 P90x

Day 1 P90X

Day 60 P90X

Day 1 P90X

Day 60 P90X

Weight 165 lbs
Chest 42 in
Waist 33 in
Hips 38 in
Right Arm 14in
Left Arm 14in
Right Thigh 21in
Left Thigh 21in
Body fat% 18.5%

So far With P90X I lost almost 5% body fat. All from my mid section and that's exactly where I wanted to lose it from. Get rid of the belly fat. The worst and most unhealthy place to let it build. Want to see my 30 day P90X pictures? P90X has definitely given me more definition and helped me lose some belly fat. Now we will see what phase 3 will bring. This is the final 30 days of P90X.

Day 60: P90X Yoga X

2009-07-09T14:30:00.001-04:00

Day 60. P90X Yoga X. Another day of Yoga. Still getting easier and easier every time we do it. Feels good to get that stretching in now. It is also day 60 so I will be posting some 60 day progress pictures either today or tomorrow. Not sure what kind of changes there will be but I do feel really good. Also did about a 3 mile run today.

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2009-07-08T22:01:00.000-04:00

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Day 59: P90X Shoulders and Arms/Ab Ripper

2009-07-08T21:08:00.000-04:00

Day 59. P90X Shoulders and Arms/Ab Ripper. Haven't done this work out since Phase 1 also. I like this work out. It works the biceps and triceps real good. Your arms feel really tight after this one so you know that you had a good work out. You have to "Bring It" though. You have to push yourself for each and every exercise. Ab Ripper is getting kind of easy and "no" I don't have 6 pack abs. There's a 6 pack in them but not on them yet. They do look a lot better now then they did pre-P90X but we'll see what happens. You can not just work your abs to get a 6 pack. You have to reduce over all body fat and for me what little body fat I do have is all around my waist. The fat is leaving the building and the next 30 day will be interesting.

On a side note Christina received a call from her friend today who is also doing P90x. She was at the store and needed the ingredients for a recipe in the nutrition guide. We personally haven't tried it yet but she said the Island Pork Tenderloin was amazing. So good that she is serving it at her wedding shower.

16 oz pork tenderloin, lean
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon Tabasco sauce

Serves 4

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Stir together salt, pepper, cumin, chile powder and cinnamon, then coat pork with the spice and rub.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12in skillet over moderately high heat and brown pork, turning about 4 minutes.
4. Stir together brown sugar, garlic and Tabasco sauce and pat onto top of tenderloin. Place pork in a roasting pan and cook in the oven for 20 minutes.

Day 58: P90x Plyometrics

2009-07-07T14:04:00.000-04:00

Day 58: P90x Plyometrics. Had to get up early to do this one today since we had a trip planned to Cedar Point. Nothing like doing P90x Plyometrics at 7:30am. Want a wake up call? Plyo is a good one. Nothing like jumping around for an hour knowing you will be walking miles and miles at Cedar Point. We had a great time though and I'm sure I burned more calories then I took in but I totally ate horrible. Pizza, cheese burger, nachos, mashed potatoes. That might be the worst day I have had yet eating. Luckily with plyo and all the walking I'm sure we took care of all the calories. Well, one day of junk isn't going to kill me so I'll be back to eating great as soon as we get back. I must say while we were all at Cedar Point the kids really did surprise me. I can't believe Nik and Taylor rode a ton of roller coasters. Then are 10 and 8 respectively and we rode coasters pretty much all day.

Does this look scary?

Imagine how it looked to a 8 and 10 year old. They were real troopers and rode just about everything we had time for. Now Christina on the other hand rode all the coasters as well, but practically had a panic attack on the Power Tower and made them let her off. She was in the seat and then freaked out so I rode that one alone. I was laughing all day. To see the looks on these guys faces' was totally priceless. We will be laughing about this day for a long time.

I did have a "hmmm" moment the first ride we went on. We were getting in line on the Raptor and we were trying out the seat and the harness on the kids just to make sure everything fit well when a few people starting walking up. We told them to go ahead and pass us since we were going to be a few minutes as we wanted to make sure they weren't too small. Well she replied, " That's ok, I need to make sure I am not too big to ride". I felt bad for her and thought right away, Team Beachbody would be perfect for this girl. There are so many programs to choose from. Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs, P90X, Chalean Extreme, Slim in 6, 10 Minute Trainer, Project You Type 2 and so many others. It's a shame that anyone has to be put through that. We didn't get into a conversation as everyone was too excited and ready to get on the ride.

Day 57. P90X Chest and Back/Ab Ripper

2009-07-06T13:38:00.000-04:00

Day 57. P90X Chest and Back/Ab Ripper. Holy cow! I totally forgot how hard this work out was. You don't do it at all in the second phase but now it is back with a vengeance. Push ups, pull ups, more push ups, more pull ups and just when you figure out that you are finally done then you have to do the Ab Ripper too. Pull ups were pretty tough today. Max reps on almost everything today. I think this might be the hardest work out. Then again I thought yoga was the hardest but now it's not that bad. I guess because of the muscle confusion, different work outs are going to feel harder and sometimes easier depending on when you do it. Also time of day seems to play an important role. Even though I work out in the morning I do have more energy in the afternoon. You will have to work P90x into your schedule at a time that is best for you. The important thing is to get going. Great things happen once you set your plan into motion.

Day 56. P90x Stretch X or Rest.

2009-07-05T23:47:00.001-04:00

P90x Stretch X or rest. Well once again we decided to rest. We did run a couple miles so I guess it was not total rest. Starting Phase 3 tomorrow. Can't believe it. Only 4 more weeks to go. Hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend.

Day 55. P90x Yoga X.

2009-07-04T16:54:00.001-04:00

Day 55. P90x Yoga X. Yes, I did cheat yesterday. Had some great mexican food, a margarita and some beers. Emmmm. Was delicious. Nobodies perfect and I'm celebrating the 4th of July. Probably going to have a few more cold ones tonight too. Yoga is really not too bad anymore. Amazing what can happen in 8 weeks. I hated doing Yoga X the first few times but now it goes by pretty fast. You have to stick with it. Do not skip this work out. You need it. Four more weeks left to go. I will be taking some 60 day P90x photos in a few more days to track my progress.

Day 54: P90x Core Synergistics

2009-07-03T13:51:00.001-04:00

Day 54. P90x Core Synergistics. It really is a shame that we only do this work out twice a month. Core Synergistics really makes you sweat. Doing those "Plank to Chaturanga Runs" really burn. In a good way. Wait, Prison push-ups. Pheeew. Those will get you. You can really bring the intensity with P90x Core Synergistics. Holiday weekend is coming up so I'm guessing I'm going to have to cheat a little with a few beers but we'll see.(ok a 12 pack)

Superman, Banana.....Superman, Banana......Superman Banana.... Yeah you guys know what I mean. Well at least those of you doing P90x.

Day 53: P90x Stretch X

2009-07-02T20:16:00.001-04:00

Day 53. P90x Stretch X. Little bit of yoga, some stretching, I feel like it was a rest day. We still did a short 2 mile run though. After all the other vigorous work outs Stretch X is pretty easy and I'm sure it is meant to be that way. Back for core synergistics tomorrow.

Day 52: P90x Kenpo X

2009-07-01T20:36:00.002-04:00

Day 52. P90x Kenpo X. Once again this work out is now pretty easy. We almost did core synergistics again as a substitute since it is a much harder work out and makes you really sweat but we decided to follow everything pretty close to the way it was written so we just did Kenpo X and left well enough alone. I'm excited to get this week over with so we can get back down to business and really "Bring It" for the final phase of the P90X exercise program. It really is amazing how many people have heard of P90x. It is practically a household name. It's all over TV and on QVC. Want to get involved with the Beachbody Business Opportunity with me? Come on! Let's start a revolution.

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Day 51: P90x Core Synergistics

2009-06-30T18:20:00.001-04:00

Day 51. P90x Core Synergistics. Ahhh. This work out rocks. You forget how good it is since you only do it once in each phase. P90X Core Synergistics might make me sweat more than any other work out. Well at least it did today. We also did the Ab Ripper work out after. Talk about burning calories. Ab Ripper was definitely more difficult after core synergistics.

Day 50: P90x Yoga X

2009-06-29T14:40:00.001-04:00

Day 50: P90x Yoga X. Well I must say this work out goes bye faster and faster each time I do it. It's getting easier to handle. Poses are getting easier and I am getting more flexible. Started out a little tired considering we ran yesterday, then played baseball and pickle, then soccer. What rest day? Who needs rest? (kidding)

Day 49: P90x Stretch X or Rest.

2009-06-28T11:41:00.001-04:00

Day 49. P90x Stretch X or rest. Well I might as well keep the rest trend going. Right? Won't be total rest though. We're going to go for about a 4 mile run today. Starting monday is reovery and ab focus week. Yoga X twice, core synergistics, Kenpo X and Stretch X.

Day 48: P90x Kenpo X

2009-06-27T15:40:00.001-04:00

Day 48: P90x Kenpo X. I'm going to have to really "Bring it" today since I had a bunch of beers last night. I think after Kenpo and cutting the grass I will go for a couple mile run. That should about do it for getting rid of those beers. Kenpo X is really getting easy for me. Once this 90 days is done I think I am going to make a more intese version of my own Kenpo X by incorporating a heavy bag. So instead of throwing the kicks and punches in the air I will be making contact with the heavy bag. Might be a bit tough to do for a full hour but we'll see what happens.

Day 47: P90x Legs and Back/Ab Ripper

2009-06-26T15:16:00.000-04:00

Day 47. P90x Legs and Back/Ab Ripper. All I can say is wall squats. Those of you that are doing P90x know what I mean. They Buuuuuurn. In a good way. Pull ups and more pull ups. Wear gloves, your hands will love you for it. I need to get a pair very soon. They will really come in handy on bicep day. All those curls and pull ups take their toll on your hands. This is also the last week of this routine. Next week starts week 8. Kind of a recovery week but i'm not to sure I would call it that since I have to do Yoga X twice next week. Just when you start getting used to a routine Tony Horton switches it up. That's where the muscle confusion comes in. I can't believe after next week I will be in phase 3 which is the final phase. The home stretch. Debating on getting Shaun T's Insanity when it comes but I haven't decided for sure yet. I want to get back on the weights.

P90x for Baseball or any sport.

2009-06-25T23:29:00.000-04:00

Are you playing baseball? Are you playing any sport? Using P90x will enhance your overall performance in any sport you play. You will use muscles that you never knew you had.

Day 46: P90x Yoga X

2009-06-25T15:11:00.000-04:00

Day 46. P90x Yoga X. I am getting more flexible and I didn't hate this work out as much today. Actually kind of felt good. Poses are a little easier to hold. First time I did Yoga X it was really tough. Now it's hard but I can manage it. Do not skip this work out. It helps everything else. Like I said in earlier posts, there is a method to the madness. We also ran about 2 miles in 90 degree heat right after doing Yoga X. Talk about breaking a sweat. Next week we have to do Yoga X twice and I really think I will be pretty flexible and be able to hold all of the poses after next week. They might not be as pretty and perfect but I'll hold them.

Day 45: P90x Back and Biceps/Ab ripper

2009-06-24T14:11:00.000-04:00

Day 45. P90x Back and Biceps/Ab Ripper Ahhh. The half way point for P90x. Today felt tougher than last week. My arms are spent today. Pull ups were tough and the corn cob pull ups were really hard today but all in all I really like this work out. You can really feel it in your arms. You get a lot of bicep reps in. My back feels good also. I think I might have thrown something out of wack last week with either the lawn mowers or the pull ups but today was just fine. Then just when you think you are done with that last super set then it is time for Ab Ripper x. Ab Ripper is not to bad any more. My hip flexors are still fine and I even have started using a medicine ball to do the mason twist. "Bring It"

Tony Horton and P90x featured on FOX.

2009-06-23T18:33:00.000-04:00

Tony Horton and P90x were featured on Fox Atlanta 6-12-09. P90x has been the number #1 producing infomercial for the last 15 months. Wonder why? Results, that's why! I will even throw out a personal guarantee that if you follow the nutrition plan and do the work outs you will see amazing results. Of course there is always Beachbody's money back guarantee which is probably a little more solid than mine. If you are looking for results then start P90x. Make a change. You are worth it.

Get more in on P90x.

Day 44: P90x Plyometrics

2009-06-23T15:10:00.001-04:00

Day 44. P90x Plyometrics. Jump,jump,jump. Get up, stand up, come on throw ya hands up. Get out ya seat and jump around. Yep, that's House of Pain. "Jump Around", this song should be the theme song for plyometrics day. You want to burn some calories? Then jump around. Well, it is a little more strategic then just jumping aound but I'm sure you get the point. I put back on those few pounds that I lost that I didn't want to lose. With all of these calorie burning P90x work outs I figure I need to get around 2400 calories a day in. Now when you're eating clean that's a lot of calories. I feel like I am always eating. Tomorrow brings the half way point and this far I feel I have been doing pretty good. Fell off the nutrition band wagon to indulge in some beer drinking but that really is about it. I've had 1 coke in 45 days, no white rice, no white pasta, no white bread,no candy,cakes or really any sweets. I did have some cheese cake awhile back. I had a some bbq chips at the party on sat along with a hot dog and hamburger but that is about it for cheating days. I've followed the nutrition plan to about 90-95% I would say. Moderation is the key when it comes to eating. I really don't feel like I am missing out on anything and those few days I wanted to cheat a little I did. Just can't do it everyday. That's when the problems will start. See you all tomorrow for back and biceps/ab ripper.

Day 43: P90x Chest, Shoulders and Triceps/Ab Ripper

2009-06-22T17:34:00.000-04:00

Day 43. P90x Chest, Shoulders and Triceps/Ab Ripper. Ahhh. Felt good to burn off some of the junk I ate on Saturday. I like all the different moves in this work out. Makes it go by pretty fast. You don't repeat any moves. You definitely feel it when you are done with this one. Almost to the half way point of P90x. 2 more days and it will be half way. I'm not getting sore any more so thats good but these work outs do make you sweat up a storm.

Day 42: P90x Stretch X or Rest

2009-06-21T22:09:00.000-04:00

Day 42. I can to P90x Stretch X or Rest. Well after a night of heavy partying I will choose rest. Didn't get to bed til about 4am or so. Going to have to really "Bring it" tomorrow to burn off all that beer.

Ravens' Ray Lewis did P90X

2009-06-21T15:30:00.000-04:00

Ray Lewis talks about his new fitness routine.

For Lewis, who recently expressed disappointment that the Pro Bowl won’t be in Hawaii next year, the game is “always special.” He loves everything about spending a week in the islands with family and friends. He especially loves being part of an ultra-elite group of players.

“When you find yourself over here, you always greatly appreciate it because it’s (an indication) of people really watching you saying, ‘Wow! He’s still there and still doing great things,’” Lewis said. “So it’s always a great honor.”

Lewis, 33, and Gonzalez, who turns 33 later this month, take exceptionally good care of themselves. They also know they’ve been fortunate to be healthy enough at the end of each season to play in the Pro Bowl. In most cases, players who don’t participate usually are recovering from an injury.

Lewis, who played a vital role in helping the Ravens reach the AFC Championship Game, said he has never felt better physically in 13 NFL seasons. He largely credits that to changing his approach to physical conditioning during every offseason. Lewis’ theory: If you do the same thing, you’ll get the same results.

Lewis’ newest routine includes a program called P90X, which operates on the principle of “muscle confusion.” The concept is to constantly introduce the body to new movements and exercises so it won’t plateau.

“I just incorporated it in a lot of different places in my workouts, and it’s given me the challenge that I needed,” Lewis said. “Greatness is not just one big thing — it’s a lot of small things done well. So whether it’s Tony working out the way he’s always worked out or he’s catching a number of passes he catches each day, or whether it’s me sitting down for film study for hours and hours and hours, whether it’s the crazy workouts, these are the things you can look back on in your career (as reasons for individual success).”

Day 41: P90x Kenpo X

2009-06-20T16:02:00.000-04:00

Day 41. P90x Kenpo X. Well I had to improvise today. I only had a half hour to squeeze in a work out today since we are getting ready for a party tonight. I did some work on the heavy bag, kicks and punches. Did some lunges, arm curls, pushups and some jumping jacks. Kept moving for about 30 minutes. I know I will get plenty of carbs in today.(beer,hot dogs, hamburgers)

Day 40: P90x Legs and Back/Ab Ripper

2009-06-19T20:11:00.001-04:00

Day 40 of P90x. Legs and Back/Ab Ripper. Ahhh. This is another great workout. Really works the legs and you still do a lot of pull ups. For anyone out there who is on the fence about doing P90X, I say go for it. This is a program like you have never done before. This is my first DVD work out and I love it. I jumped on the scale today and realized I dropped a couple more pounds. Ooops. I have to eat more. I'm burnig to many calories and not eating enough. Like I said before I'm not trying to drop any pounds. I will just have to eat more I guess. (yes clean eating)

Day 39: P90x Yoga X

2009-06-18T14:16:00.000-04:00

Day 39. P90x Yoga X. A whole hour and a half of Yoga. Yaaaay. Still don't like it and my back was hurting today so I really didn't want to do it. I did it anyway and I think my back feels a little better now after yoga x. All the stretching worked out a couple kinks I think. Yoga X really isn't that bad. I just think since it is something new to me and difficult that is the reason I don't like it. The balance poses are tough but they really make you use your muscles in a whole new way.

Day 38: P90x Back and Biceps/Ab Ripper

2009-06-17T22:16:00.000-04:00

Day 38 of P90x. Back and Biceps/Ab Ripper. All I can say is those corn cob pull ups are hard. Very hard. Pull ups in general are hard enough let alone trying to go up then side to side and then in and out all in 1 motion. Great work out though. This work out really isolates the biceps. One of the things I like about this work out is there are 24 different moves. So this is a no repeat work out. It seems to make it go by a lot faster.

Day 37: P90x Plyometrics

2009-06-16T14:55:00.001-04:00

Day 37 of P90x is Plyometrics. Wasn't sure how this was going to feel since my legs were killing me for the last couple of days. They were ok today though. Just a little sore but I made it through Plyometrics just fine. I even managed to go play some tennis with my son afterwards.

Day 36: P90x Chest, Shoulders and Triceps/Ab Riper

2009-06-15T12:56:00.001-04:00

Day 36 of P90x consists of Ab Ripper and Chest, Shoulders and Triceps. I still can't believe my legs are still sore from legs and back on friday. I only used light dumbells too. I still made it through today. Good thing there were really no legs involved. Only engaged the hip flexors during the Ab Ripper and they were not sore from friday. Ab Ripper is getting a little easier to do now also and it does not make my hip flexors sore anymore. I stil can't believe what a neglected muscle that was on me. Who knew? That is also one of the great things about P90x. You use all of these little muscles you didn't know you have. Now that the Stanley Cup Playoffs are over I should't have to worry too much about straying from the nutrition plan with some beers. The days I did get a few extra calories I just made sure I worked extra hard the next day. Well, tomorrow is plyometrics and I sure do hope my legs are back to normal by then. If not, it's going to be an even harder work out.

Day 35: P90x Stretch X or rest

2009-06-14T21:39:00.000-04:00

Ahhhhhhhhhh I'm resting and my legs are still sore.

Day 34: P90x Kenpo X

2009-06-13T23:01:00.001-04:00

Day 34 of P90x is Kenpo X. Well my Redwings played like crap and lost game 7. There will be no cup hoisting for them. Very dissappointing. Now I had to do Kenpo X with a bit of a hang over. Good thing it's not that difficult but I will tell you one thing. My legs are really sore from yesterday. It was tough to lift them to do the kicks. I used dumbells for pretty much all of the lunges and squats yesterday and I'm really feeling it today. Hamstrings and glutes. Ouch!

Day 33: P90x Legs and Back/ Ab Ripper

2009-06-12T22:56:00.000-04:00

Well Day 33 of P90x consists of Legs and Back and Ab Ripper. I really went deep in the squats and lunges today. I will probably feel it tomorrow. This is a pretty tough work out. Well I have to run. Going to watch the Wings play game 7 for the cup.

Day 32: P90x Yoga X and the names of the poses in P90 X Yoga X.

2009-06-11T17:04:00.001-04:00

Day 32. P90x Yoga X. Another day of Yoga and I still don't like it. Too long and i'm not flexible. It is getting easier though. I can pretty much hold all of the poses now but I am still working on the flexibility thing. I had a question from someone the other day. They wanted to know the name of all the poses in the P90x Yoga X work out, so I will post the poses and exercises here so you can see what the are. We do Astanga Sun Salutations (Vinyasas), Chaturanga, Downward Dog, Upward Dog, Runner's Pose, Crescent Pose, Warrior One, Warrior Two, Warrior Three, Reverse Warrior, Triangle Pose, Twisting Triangle, Prayer Twist, Right-Angle Pose, Half Moon, Twisting Half Moon, Tree, Royal Dancer, Standing Leg Extension, Crane (better use your pillow), Seated Spinal Stretch, Cat Stretch, Frog, Bridge (Wheel), Plough, Table, Cobbler Pose, Touch the Sky, Boat, Half Boat, Torso Twist Hold, Side Twist, Deep Torso Twist Hold, Side Twist, Glute Strech, Happy Baby, Child's Pose, Shavasana (Corpse Pose), Fetal Pose and the Meditation Pose (Lotus). Yes, you do all of these in about and hour and a half on Yoga X day. Yes, they are hard but get easier as the weeks progress. Well, for the of you who wanted to know the names of the poses in P90x Yoga X I hope this helps. There are also a few other stretches but as far as the Yoga X poses, this is all of them.

Day 31: P90x Back and Biceps/Ab Ripper

2009-06-10T15:53:00.000-04:00

Day 31. P90x Back and Biceps/Ab Ripper. You know it's funny beacause I was just thinking that we really haven't done any intense bicep work yet, until today. I was wondering when it was coming and my question was answered. In the other work outs we did some pull ups and some curls but those didn't really leave me feeling it like today's work out did. Today really focused on the biceps and I can feel it. (in a good way) All kinds of curls today. Felt pretty good. I really didn't have a ton of energy this morning but I still did the best I could. Sometimes I think I would be better off doing these work outs later on in the day when I have more energy. Come to think of it I did have a yogurt instead of a banana before my work out. I think the banana is better. Gives me a little boost I think.

Day 30 P90x Results

2009-06-09T18:33:00.000-04:00

<-----Day 1- Back

Day 30 -Back----->

<------Day 1 Front

Day 30 Front---------->

<------- Day 1 Side

Day 30 Side---------->

Weight: 165 lbs
Right Arm: 14 in
Left Arm: 14 in
Chest:42 in
Waist: 33 in
Hips: 38
Right Thigh: 21 in
Left Thigh: 21 in
Body Fat: 20%

These are my P90x day 30 pictures and measurements. It will be interesting to see what my day 60 P90x pictures will look like. Phase 2 and phase 3. I also lost an inch in my chest, waist and hips. Weird. Like I said, I'm not trying to lose weight. I think that is because I haven't been hitting the weights. Before p90x I would usually do 3-4 work outs a week of weight training. Now I am just doing the P90x program.

Day 30: P90x Plyometrics

2009-06-09T16:52:00.001-04:00

Ahhhhh. Day 30. P90x Plyometrics. This work out really makes me sweat. Jumping, squats, more jumping, squat jacks. Really gets the heart pumping. Plus, my nutrition plan changes in this phase. Wooo hoo! I get to eat 3 carbs a day instead of 1. Hmmmm. Hope that means french fries, beer and pizza. (kidding) Exercises are starting to get a little easier so now more than ever this is where you have to push yourself and keep proper form. Especially if you want to see great results. get low in those squats. Hold those poses. In other words "Bring It". You should be breathing hard, sweating and shaking during some poses. If you're not then you need to push harder. I will be taking some new pictures and measurements later today and I will post them. I know I lost some belly fat. Not that I have too much fat on me but I know my belly is smaller. Probably lost a few pounds but I will try to put those back on. I'm sure my body fat percentage will be lower also.

Day 29: P90X Chest, Shoulders and Triceps/Ab Ripper

2009-06-08T20:45:00.000-04:00

Day 29 with P90x. Chest, shoulders and triceps and Ab Ripper. Starting week 5. It's time to bring it. This work out had a great mix of exercises. All new movements. Tony Horton says that is the key. Muscle confusion. Those plyo push ups were tough. I had the mat moving all over the place for some reason. Once I got my hands and feet in the air it stopped moving but if I just clapped then the mat wouldn't stay in place. How about some 1 arm push ups. Those were very hard. Don't worry you can do them on your knees.

Day 28. P90x Stretch X or Rest

2009-06-07T17:03:00.001-04:00

Well I can do P90x Stretch X or take the day off. After staying out late and watching the Red Wings kick butt I think I'll take the day off. See you all on monday.

Day 27: P90x Yoga x

2009-06-07T16:53:00.000-04:00

Day 27 P90x Yoga X. Yoga is getting easier and I am getting more flexible. I am curious to see just how flexible I will be at the end of the 90 days. Well, week 5 coming up on monday. Diet changes and the workouts change.

Day 26: P90x Core Synergistics

2009-06-05T20:56:00.000-04:00

For me day 26 of p90x consisted of core synergistics for the second time this week. Great workout once again. You get to do some rolling around on the ground and some light work with the dumbells or bands. I really do not want to do P90x Yoga x tomorrow but I said I will stick with the plan so I guess I will just have to grin and bear it. My core is definitely starting to look different. I ate a little more today since I dropped to 163. I need to get back to 170. Maybe I'll stop at Dunkin Donuts and get about 24 donut holes and an extra large coffee with tons of cream and sugar. That might do the trick. NOT. I'll be a good boy and have my protein shake. Its almost day 30 and I am looking forward to posting some 30 day P90x results pictures. Maybe I'll put them side by side with day 1 p90x pictures.

Day 25: P90x Stretch X

2009-06-04T19:28:00.000-04:00

Well it's day 25 of P90x and today was Stretch X. You could do this workout in the previous 3 weeks on the 7th day or you can rest. I always chose to rest. Today was the first time I have done the P90x Stretch X workout and I must say it feels pretty good. Stretch x really loosens you up. I think I am starting to get a little more flexible after doing the Yoga x and now with this stretch x I will be a gumby doll in no time. (doubt it) Once again it is a great way to mix it up so you are not doing the same thing all the time.

Well it's time to go watch the wings hopefully beat up on the Penguins tonight. This will set the stage so we can win the cup at home on Saturday night. Looks like I'll be cheating on my nutrition plan again.

Day 24: P90x Kenpo X

2009-06-03T22:53:00.001-04:00

Ahhhhh. Day 24 of P90x. Today was Kenpo X. Some good cardio today! Felt like a little mini break from all of the pull ups, push ups, squats etc. This workout will give you a chance to recoup a little bit but is still a great cardio workout.

Not too much to talk about today. I'm sure there will be plenty at the start of next week since everything changes.

Day 23: P90x Core Synergistics

2009-06-02T16:06:00.000-04:00

Day 23. P90X Core Synergistics. Now this was a fun workout. All core, but moves you probably never have done before. Variety is what keeps P90x fun. Something different every day. It wasn't too terribly hard but the 3 weeks leading up to this prepare you for this workout to make it a little easier. In the book it says week 4 is "recovery and ab focus" week but we don't do the P90x Ab Ripper at all. I might mix it in if I'm feeling up to it. I'll be posting some 30 day P90x results pictures in about a week or so. I know I have lost some fat but it will be nice to see any changes in the pictures.

Day 22: P90x Yoga X

2009-06-01T18:06:00.001-04:00

Today was a fun filled day of P90x Yoga X. This is week four and the routine changes for this week. 2 days of Yoga X, some core work, Stretch X and Kenpo X. I still do not like Yoga and I'm not too thrilled that I have to do it twice this week but all well. I'm sticking to the program. Nutrition plan also changes a little bit next week. Get to add a couple extra carbs. Maybe that means a few more beers. NOT. Well I just took a quick measurement and I lost about 3% body fat so far and about 5 lbs. I need to get my weight back up and get the body fat even lower. Not sure what to shoot for maybe 12-14%. I'm at 20% down from 23% so I still have long way to go. The challenge is going to be keeping my weight up.

Day 21: Rest or P90x Stretch X

2009-05-31T18:21:00.000-04:00

Well it was supposed to be a rest day but we decided to go for a run today.. I was feeling guilty after drinking several beers last might while I watched the Wings beat the Penguins.

Tomorrow starts week 4. All different workouts.